Melatonin+Alprazolam
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Panic disorders, Insomnia, Anxiety disorder |
| Therapy | Hypnotic |
| Side Effects | Confusion, Fatigue, Drowsiness, Headache, Dizziness, Dryness of mouth, Nausea, Vomiting |
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Molecule Description
Melatonin+Alprazolam is useful in treating anxiety and panic disorders. Further, Melatonin+Alprazolam helps in Insomnia, which means the inability to sleep at night. Melatonin+Alprazolam is a combination of Alprazolam, a sedative medicine and Melatonin, a natural hormone responsible for controlling sleep patterns.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, the combination medicine Melatonin+Alprazolam is used to treat chronic Insomnia and anxiety and panic disorder for short-term management.
Contraindications
When should one not use Melatonin+Alprazolam
- If you had an allergic reaction to any of the components of this medicine.
- If you are taking any other medicine which can increase eye pressure.
- If you are taking any other sedative medications.
- If you are diagnosed with autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, etc.
- If you are taking antifungal medicines.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Dryness of mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You suffer from any autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Myasthenia Gravis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, etc. and kidney or liver diseases.
- You are taking any Oral Contraceptive pills, Warfarin, Antihypertensive medicines, Antifungal medicines.
- You are an alcoholic or smoker.
- You want to reschedule the medicine dosage or if you are experiencing serious side effects.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Melatonin+Alprazolam has two components; Alprazolam works by acting positively on a chemical messenger in the brain called GABA, which suppresses the excessive, persistent and abnormal activity of brain cells. This allows the person to sleep. Also, Melatonin is itself called sleep hormone as it regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Antidepressants like Fluvoxamine and Imipramine
- Antihypertensive medicines
- NSAIDs like Naproxen Diclofenac and Ibuprofen
- Oestrogens used in Contraceptives and Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Quinolones or Rifampicin (Antibiotics)
- Herbal remedies for Insomnia, if taken along with Melatonin+Alprazolam, can increase the sedating effects. Other medicines like Tryptophan supplements, Zaleplon, Zolpidem, and Zopiclone can lead to deep sleep, resulting in difficulty waking up. You need to tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners like Warfarin.
Interactions with food items
- Caffeine-containing drinks like tea, cola, coffee shouldn't be consumed as they reduce this medicine's effectiveness.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Melatonin+Alprazolam may cause poisoning or serious side-effects such as blurring of vision, vertigo, bleeding from any site, and fainting. It may also lead to breathing difficulty and coma. Immediately visit the nearest hospital in case of an overdose emergency.
Missed a Dose
In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you realise this. If the next dose is due, skip the missed dose and start the next dose. Never take two doses in fewer intervals as this may lead to toxicity. Please reset your dosages by consulting your doctor if too many doses are missed.
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